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INFORMATION BULLETIN ISSUE NO. 10/2019 20 June 2019
Information Bulletin
Issue No.10/2019
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Correspondence WA Local Government Association (WALGA) News ................................ COR 1
& Papers Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) News ......................... COR 9
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Media Releases
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from Human Employee Movements ................................................................................. HR-1
Resources
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Information to Standing Committees
Technical Outstanding Matters and Information Items
Services Various Items ................................................................................................... T-1
Green Divider Monthly Departmental Reports
Technical Services Works Programme T-2
Outstanding Matters & Information Items
Community Report on Outstanding Matters........................................................................ C1
Services Events Calendar ............................................................................................... C-1
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Library Upcoming Events .............................................................................. C-2
Community Donations .................................................................................... C-2
Monthly / Quarterly Departmental Reports
Community Planning ...................................................................................... C-3
Community Development ............................................................................... C-6
Recreation Services Report ........................................................................... C-16
Library & Heritage Services Report ............................................................. C-20
Ranger & Emergency Services Report .......................................................... C-33
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City Strategy
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Issue 10 – 20 June 2019
WALGA NEWS 7 June 2019 Group Advertising Services WALGA has awarded a tender for the next term of the Group Advertising Services, commencing Monday, 1 July to Marketforce Pty Ltd. This continues a long-standing supplier relationship which was validated through a robust testing of the market. Under the framework of this Contract aggregated rates are obtained on the basis of annual media negotiations that leverage whole of sector spend. WALGA Members currently spend more than $5 million per annum and obtain quantifiable savings that exceed $1.3 million dollars per annum through this arrangement. A further development occurred in the ever changing media landscape last week when it was announced that Seven West Media has fully acquired the Community News Group, buying out the News Corp ownership share. WALGA has been advised that although the operations for both organisations will be co- located in June, no changes have been announced in relation to the Community News' 12 masthead titles. The centralisation of ownership for The West Australian, Sunday Times and Community News publications will provide for integrated media relationships and assist to further evolve highly focussed service delivery through the WALGA Group Advertising Services. For more information, email Procurement and Category Manager Andrew Blitz. WALGA Composite Advertising Program - 2019 Election WALGA will once again be coordinating the Composite Election Advertising Program for Local Governments conducting in-person elections on Saturday, 19 October. This program features a series of four statutory election advertisements to be run in The West Australian between August and October, and one discretionary ‘Vote Today’ advertisement. A registration form and request for a purchase order will be sent to participating Local Governments in June, however we wish to advise for your 2019/2020 budget considerations that the cost per Local Government will be approximately $1980.00 (excluding GST). Local Governments conducting postal elections will be participating in the WA Electoral Commission’s Composite Advertising Program. For more information, email the WALGA Governance Team. EOI: Local Government Animal Welfare in Emergencies Workshops The new State Support Plan - Animal Welfare in Emergencies (Interim) came into effect on the Wednesday, 13 March and documents WA's strategic arrangements for the coordination of animal welfare services during emergencies.
Following the plan, the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) and WALGA will be hosting a two workshops on Animal Welfare in Emergencies for Local Governments. The workshops will provide Local Governments with the opportunity to learn about integrating animal welfare considerations into their emergency management planning. Participants will learn about integrating animal welfare considerations in the development of plans, policies and procedures and the benefits it has for building community resilience for emergencies. The full-day workshops will offer opportunities to network and learn from case studies and experienced professionals on planning for and responding to animal welfare in emergencies. The first workshop will be held in the metropolitan region, with a second to follow in a yet- to-be-confirmed regional location, both on the week Monday, 19 August to Friday, 23 August. To submit your expression of interest or for more information, email State Animal Welfare Emergency Coordinator Amanda Nardi-Wallace. User Guide for Estimating the Cost of Road Wear on Unsealed Roads The User Guide: Estimating the Incremental Cost Impact on Unsealed Local Roads from Additional Freight Tasks has been completed and copies have been posted to all Local Governments. The guide provides Local Governments with a tool to estimate the cost of additional damage to unsealed roads resulting from a defined freight task. It can be used as the basis to negotiate cost recovery where a specific transport task is forecast to cause extraordinary damage to a road that was not designed and built for that purpose. Costs attributable to a defined scenario can be calculated by following a stepped process and inputting the vehicle type, number of trips, road length and gravel quality. Typical worked examples are provided in the guide. The Guide is available on the WALGA website here. For more information, email Policy Manager Transport and Roads, Mark Bondietti or call 9213 2040. Report on Local Government Road Assets and Expenditure 2017/18 The Report on Local Government Assets and Expenditure 2017/18 has been finalised and copies have been posted to all Local Governments. The report provides information on the lengths and types of roads, paths and bridges and highlights trends in the data over the preceding five years.
It includes statistics and trends on the funding sources and amount of Local Government expenditure on roads, paths and bridges. Details are provided on the allocation of expenditure between expansion, upgrade, maintenance and renewal of the network at a regional level and for individual Local Governments. The expenditure statistics are analysed to provide comparisons of road preservation performance, net preservation needs and expenditure effort. These comparisons provide insight into the adequacy of funding and the difference between road preservation needs and current expenditure on road preservation. For the first time, the report now includes a surface condition network rating for each region. The report is available on the WALGA website here. For more information, email Policy Manager Transport and Roads, Mark Bondietti or call 9213 2040. Upcoming Officer Training The following suite of Local Government training courses are being facilitated at WALGA’s 170 Railway Parade, West Leederville offices in June/July: The course is structured into three key sessions which cover an introduction to the legislative framework, preparing budget work papers, through to the compilation of the Statutory Statements. Financial Fundamentals – Budgeting Monday-Tuesday, 17-18 June Planning Practices – Advanced Wednesday, 19 June Local Government Act – Advanced Monday-Tuesday, 24-25 June Policy Development and Procedure Writing Thursday-Friday, 27-28 June Preparing Agendas and Minutes Tuesday, 9 July Effective Letter and Report Writing Wednesday, 10 July Financial Fundamentals - Monthly Annual Reporting Wednesday-Thursday, 10-11 July Effective Supervision - Part 1 Monday-Tuesday, 15-16 July To register online, visit the WALGA Training website or for more information email the Training Team.
Vacancies on Boards and Committees The Association is pleased to announce the following vacancies: • State Library Board of Western Australia (re-advertised) o Non-Metropolitan Member (Cities or Towns) • Control of Vehicles (Off Road Areas) Act Advisory Committee o 2 Members and 2 Deputy Members • Roadside Clearing Regulation Working Group o 1 Metropolitan Member and 2 Non-Metropolitan Members • Soil and Land Conservation Council o 1 Member Nominees are required to submit a completed nomination form, statement addressing the selection criteria and short curriculum vitae (two pages maximum) before the close of nominations at 5:00pm on Monday, 10 June. Nomination forms are available here. For more information, email Governance Support Officer, Chantelle O’Brien or call 9213 2013. Map of Bushfire Prone Areas 2019 The Map of Bush Fire Prone Areas 2019 (the Map) came into effect on Saturday, 1 June. This edition identifies both new bush fire prone areas and those continuing from earlier editions of the map. All designated bush fire prone areas are coloured pink on the map, with the newly designated areas further highlighted by a blue cross-hatched overlay. Click here to view the map. The 2019 bush fire prone areas datasets will also be available to download from the data.wa.gov.au website. For more information, email the Office of Bushfire Risk Management or call 6551 4095. Training Course: Road Safety Engineering – Treatment Of Crash Locations Main Roads WA and IPWEA WA Road Safety Audit Panel has developed a competency assessed Road Safety Engineering – Treatment of Crash Locations training course. The training course is a vital resource for Local Government officers involved in the treatment of crash locations. Successful completion of this training is required to be eligible to apply for accreditation as a Road Safety Auditor in Western Australia.
The course comprises of 10 online competency-assessed modules covering the essential elements of road safety engineering. It details the steps in the treatment of crash locations process including identifying high-risk locations, crash analysis, selecting effective treatments, economic appraisal, and monitoring and evaluation. Click here to register. For more information, email Policy Officer, Road Safety Mal Shervill or call 9213 2068. Agricultural Pilot Requirements Heavy Vehicles Services, Main Roads WA has released a revised flow chart for the movement of agricultural vehicles, implements or combinations. The flow chart provides a quick reference to identify when an Agricultural Pilot may be used and how many Agricultural Pilots are required to accompany an oversize agricultural vehicle or towed agricultural implement or combination. The chart also identifies when a Licensed Pilot and Traffic Escort Warden are required to move agricultural vehicles, towed implements or combination based on length and width. Click here to view the flow chart. For more information, email Policy Officer, Road Safety Mal Shervill or call 9213 2068. WALGA NEWS 14 June 2019 Public Libraries Strategy Forum A framework for the introduction of a new multi-tiered model for public library service delivery was endorsed by State Council in May. WALGA's Public Libraries Strategy Forum will explore and identify issues and opportunities that the proposed funding change would have for Local Government. The new model for public library services in WA proposes that the capital funding for public library materials is instead provided as recurrent funding for distribution to Local Governments via a new grants based model and the ownership of existing and new public library stock purchased with State funding is transferred to Local Governments. Date: Friday, 21 June Time: 1:00pm to 4:00pm(Registration from 12:30PM) Venue: ONE70, LV1, 170 Railway Parade, West Leederville, WA 6007 -also available via webinar. Cost: Free event RSVP by Wednesday, 19 June. Click here to register. For more information regarding the program, email Policy Manager, Community Kirstie Davis or call 9213 2044.
Revitalising Agricultural Region Freight Strategy A draft strategy identifying freight priorities in the Mid-West, Wheatbelt, Great Southern and Goldfields-Esperance agricultural regions has been released for comment. The feedback period closes on Friday, 12 July. The draft strategy has been prepared in consultation with the agricultural and freight industries and includes input from Local Governments. This is an important opportunity for Local Governments to examine and comment on the specific recommendations and priorities identified for each region. The strategy provides a framework to prioritise decision-making to address the key challenges faced when transporting grain, livestock, hay, fertiliser and agricultural lime. It has identified more than 20 multi-modal regional transport infrastructure project packages, which can assist in improving agricultural freight efficiencies and productivity. These include upgrading rail lines and improving access for longer trains, building new regional intermodal terminals and upgrading roads to allow for heavy vehicle access. WALGA staff will work with the Local Government Agricultural Freight Group and Wheatbelt Secondary Freight Working Group to draft sector-wide feedback on the strategy. All Local Governments in the area covered by the draft strategy are encouraged to provide feedback here before Friday, 12 July. For more information, email Executive Manager, Infrastructure Ian Duncan or call 9213 2031. New Regulatory Framework for Drinking Water in Western Australia - Consultation Open The Department of Health (DoH) has prepared the consultation paper A New Regulatory Framework for Drinking Water in Western Australia which provides a summary of the current regulatory framework and presents the options on how the public health risks associated with the supply of drinking water can be managed. It also proposes a new and more robust regulatory framework made under the Public Health Act 2016. WALGA is developing a sector-wide submission on this issue. Local Governments are encouraged to provide feedback by Thursday, 18 July to the Community Team. Local Governments are also encouraged to provide individual submissions to DoH or complete the online survey. Feedback is due to DoH by Friday, 30 August. To submit feedback or for more information, email Policy Officer, Community Bec Waddington.
Local Government Commodity Freight Roads Fund: Ministerial Approval The State Government has announced approval for the 20 projects recommended for funding from the agricultural commodity routes portion of the Local Government Commodity Freight Roads Fund. The Department of Regional Development allocated $10 million for an Agricultural Commodity Routes Fund for Local Government Roads. Main Roads WA called for project applications in 2018 and a Technical Review Group assessed the applications and recommended 20 projects for funding in 2019-20 and 2020-21. The projects are 100% funded and no co-funding is required. The announcement, including a list of the projects and funding allocations can viewed here. The second portion of funding comprising $5 million to be allocated on a cost sharing basis has not yet been approved and will be announced at a later date. For more information, email Policy Manager Transport and Roads, Mark Bondietti or call 9213 2040. Upcoming Officer Training The following suite of Local Government training courses are being facilitated at WALGA’s 170 Railway Parade, West Leederville offices in June/July: The course is structured into three key sessions which cover an introduction to the legislative framework, preparing budget work papers, through to the compilation of the Statutory Statements. Financial Fundamentals – Budgeting Monday-Tuesday, 17-18 June Planning Practices – Advanced Wednesday, 19 June Local Government Act – Advanced Monday-Tuesday, 24-25 June Policy Development and Procedure Writing Thursday-Friday, 27-28 June Preparing Agendas and Minutes Tuesday, 9 July Effective Letter and Report Writing Wednesday, 10 July Financial Fundamentals - Monthly Annual Reporting Wednesday-Thursday, 10-11 July
Effective Supervision - Part 1 Monday-Tuesday, 15-16 July To register online, visit the WALGA Training website or for more information email the Training Team. National On Farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme The State Government is delivering the Federal Government’s $4.6 million scheme to help farmers seeking to invest in urgently-needed on-farm water infrastructure that addresses animal welfare needs and improves the resilience of the farm business to a drying climate. The On Farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme is available to all commercial livestock farmers and pastoralists throughout Western Australia, and is administered by the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER). The scheme will assist farmers who need to provide emergency water for livestock in times of water shortages. DWER is keen for farmers to take up this opportunity to benefit from this new scheme. Local Governments are asked to share with their livestock farming communities throughout WA. For more information, click here or call 1800 780 300. 2019 State Natural Resource Management and Coastal Conference The annual conference is calling for abstracts, field trip hosts and sponsorship opportunities from interested stakeholders. Local Governments that are interested in contributing to the conference are being called to submit abstracts here by Friday, 21 June, or express an interest to highlight a case study or host a field trip here. To provide sponsorship for the conference, click here. For more information, visit the conference website. Proposed Changes to Immunisation Enrolment Requirements Following public consultation in March, the Public Health Amendment (Immunisation Requirements for Enrolment) Bill 2019 was introduced into Parliament in May. The legislative changes proposed will require a child’s immunisation status to be up to date as a condition of enrolment into child care services (long day care and family day care) and kindergarten programs. This additional legislation is anticipated to be effective from the 2020 school year enrolment period occurring in July this year, and effective immediately for child care enrolments. For more information, visit the Department of Health website.
ALGA NEWS 7 June 2019 President’s Column Last week on your behalf I welcomed the Morrison Ministry, particularly those ministers and assistant ministers in portfolios encompassing local government, road safety and freight, regional tourism, and waste reduction. This week it was the Opposition’s turn, now led by new Leader Anthony Albanese, to whom I have also written to extend the best wishes of local government. Mr Albanese will be supported by Jason Clare as Shadow Minister for Regional Services, Territories and Local Government, and Shadow Minister for Housing and Homelessness. Catherine King has been named the Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, while Senator Carol Brown is the Shadow Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Tourism. Andrew Giles’ portfolios include being Shadow Minister for Cities and Urban Infrastructure, and Senator Murray Watt is the Shadow Minister for Natural Disaster and Emergency Management, and Shadow Minister for Northern Australia. Joel Fitzgibbon is the Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Resources, with Terri Butler the Shadow Minister for the Environment and Water. On your behalf, I look forward to meeting Mr Albanese and his new shadow ministry to ask for their assistance in advancing the needs of local government. We are now in the final week of preparations for ALGA’s National General Assembly which will be held in Canberra from 16 to 19 June. It will be immediately preceded by the Regional Development and Cooperation Forum on 16 June and I am delighted to say that registration numbers for these events are ahead of last year and if you have not already registered you should. I am also delighted to announce that the Assembly will be opened and addressed by the Acting Prime Minister Michael McCormack, Minister for Infrastructure, and we will also hear from the new Minister for Local Government, Mark Coulton, at both the Assembly and the Regional Forum. We have also invited the Shadow Minister Jason Clare to address the Forum and the Assembly as well. With the new ministry and shadow ministry settled, it’s time to step up the second stage of our Fairer Share campaign to get a better funding deal from the Commonwealth. Please look at the campaign’s updated advocacy kit and contact your local members and senators so we can educate the 46th Parliament on the essential role local government plays in our community. Please do not forget to thank your local member and the Commonwealth in your budget announcements and annual reports for your Financial Assistance Grants, and highlight what they can do to help communities achieve with a fairer share of federal funding. Have you registered for the NGA? See you there! David O’Loughlin ALGA President
Smart Cities 2019 award winners Five councils from across the country have received top honours at the 2019 Smart Cities Awards that recognise how cities are using technology to become better places in which to live. The awards capped a two-day gathering in March that brought together officials from councils, buildings, roads, transport and utilities industries to share what they’re doing, and honour their peers. The City of Wanneroo (WA) won the best integration of an individual technology category for its Railsmart planning support system. Judges said the project takes travel and modelling data from across metropolitan Perth “and applies them to the City of Wanneroo to showcase detailed transport modelling, employment and land use trends and enables scenario modelling of potential outcomes at activity centres.” City of Newcastle (NSW) and City of Prospect (SA) jointly won the Metropolitan Smart City of the Year category for cities with populations greater than 100,000. Judges said Newcastle’s strategy features more than 100 actions that “ensure its infrastructure is integrated and its platforms are embedded in council operations and community thinking.” They said Prospect’s was “based on collaboration with other Councils and the South Australian Government to maximise economic, environmental and community benefit.” Latrobe City Council (VIC) and the City of Darwin (recipients pictured above) jointly shared the regional category for populations below 100,000 residents. Judges said La Trobe has built Australia’s largest real-time environmental monitoring network which combines “bushfire ignition detection, flood level monitoring, air quality tracking and 24-hour microclimate weather monitoring” and relays the information to residents instantly. The Northern Territory’s capital was recognised for its ‘Switched on Darwin’ project which uses a range of technologies to make the city more sustainable and liveable. See here for details about individual winners and finalists. Regional Cooperation and Development Forum speaker profile: Natalie Egleton Local councils, community groups, and individuals must keep working together for the renewal of Australia’s regions, says the head of a charity that has helped more than 9,000 applicants receive a combined $85m in funding. Natalie Egleton, CEO of the Foundation for Regional and Rural Renewal (FRRR) will share that message in her keynote at our Regional Cooperation and Development Forum on 16 June. The Foundation works with parties including local governments and community groups to help bring local ideas to fruition. “Local Council leaders need to be encouraging their communities to work together, to work collaboratively so there is a more joined-up approach to resolving the issues and capitalising on the opportunities,” Natalie, a rural Victoria-based executive, says.
“They should share their ideas, but not be too closed if someone else has a better idea”. “Everyone needs to think laterally about who they know that might support a project, or how they could facilitate an introduction or make a connection”. “Each of us as individuals, no matter our role, can make a difference by doing the same, by caring, and doing something proactive.” The Foundation was established in 2000, after the 1999 Regional Australia Summit in Canberra, with the specific remit of channelling philanthropy into rural, regional and remote Australia, to support renewal and regeneration. While the average amount it distributed to applicants is $5,000, groups usually turned that to their advantage at least three times. Therefore, of that $85m distributed, the Foundation estimates it has helped drive at least $340M in investment in rural, regional and remote communities. Our Watch turns five, makes real difference on family violence: new study An independent evaluation of Our Watch, an initiative to stop violence against women and children and change cultures and behaviours nationally, has found it’s making a real difference five years since it was formed. The group, which was started in 2013, works with parties including policymakers, educators and sporting organisations, seeks to stop violence before it starts because on average one woman is murdered every week by a current or former partner. Its public campaigns have included ‘Change the Story’ and The Line, and supporting respectful relationships education in schools and universities. The Our Watch, Our Journey assessment by PricewaterhouseCoopers Australia says the group is well-respected and trusted and is changing attitudes. “There has been overwhelming consensus from the consultation process that one of the key primary contributions of Our Watch to changing attitudes, behaviours and norms is the development of an Australian evidence base,” the report says. “In particular, the development of Change the Story in partnership with ANROWS (Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety) and the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation has made an enormous impact. “Without development of an Australian evidence base, stakeholders speculated that there would have been dispersed focus of primary prevention programs and many more that were found to not be effective.” Our Watch began as the Foundation to Prevent Violence Against Women in Children in 2013, and changed its name a year later. It started with five full-time equivalent employees and now has more than 35. “We build and support a collaborative effort between organisations, governments and individuals across Australia for an impact that is greater than the sum of its parts,” Our Watch CEO, Patty Kinnersly, says.
If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, family or domestic violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit www.1800RESPECT.org.au. In an emergency, call 000. Meet the winning projects of the 2019 National Awards for Local Government The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development is hosting a networking session with the winners of the 2019 National Awards for Local Government at the upcoming National General Assembly. Representatives from winning councils will be on hand to share their experiences in an informal setting during the lunch break on Monday 17 June. Look for them on the main exhibition floor at stand 67 and 68 and hear about the fantastic things councils are doing across Australia. The Awards program seeks to recognise and promote innovative and resourceful solutions being driven by local government and making a positive impact in Australian communities. Heart Foundation offers funding, updated blueprint, to get Australians active The Heart Foundation is offering $80,000 in grants and has revised its blueprint for policymakers and planners as part of its efforts to get Australians to move more and lessen their risk of having a heart attack or stroke. The eight grants of up to $10,000 each – applications for which close 31 July – are aimed at local councils, schools, community groups and culturally and linguistic diverse communities to devise new projects, partnerships or processes which make it easier for people to exercise. The 2018 winners included a South Australian aged care facility, a bicycle program in the NSW Hunter Valley, and the regional Victoria expansion of the No Lights No Lycra dance sessions. The foundations says heart disease is Australia’s leading cause of death, with physical inactivity a major contributor alongside lifestyle, diet and family history. It says six in 10 adults, three in four seniors, and eight in 10 children and young people are not doing enough daily exercise, ranking Australia among the world’s most inactive nations. Another way the foundation is promoting better heart health is with the third edition of its Blueprint for An Active Australia. The blueprint includes a range of downloadable fact sheets for policymakers such as built environments and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. One example is investing in walking as the most prevalent and popular physical activity that’s available to most Australians, the blueprint says. “At its heart the Blueprint calls for the Australian Government to fund the development and implementation of a cross-sector National Physical Activity Action Plan,” says the foundation’s Director, Active Living, Adjunct Professor Trevor Shilton.
New briefing documents on Street Lighting systems The Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEA) has released a series of short briefs about the latest changes in street lighting systems for councils, road authorities and other decision-makers. The first five topics in the plain English briefings series cover: • Using new energy performance metrics to effectively measure public lighting energy efficiency • Smart street lighting controls 101 • Using smart street lighting as an asset management tool • Incentive schemes for public lighting upgrades • Lamp and luminaire recycling The documents, which are downloadable here, are in addition to the Model Business Case for Street Lighting and Smart Controls Upgrades the IPWEA released recently. ALGA NEWS 14 June 2019 President’s Column The Deputy Prime Minister and leader of the Nationals, the Hon. Michael McCormack MP, the new Minister for Local Government, the Hon. Mark Coulton MP, and the new Shadow Minister for Local Government, the Hon. Jason Clare MP will all be joining us at the largest gathering of local government delegates in Australia in Canberra next week for the 25th National General Assembly. Minister Coulton will also announce the National Award for Excellence in Local Government at the Gala Dinner on Tuesday. Beforehand I’m looking forward to catching up with my fellow Board Members for our ALGA Board Meeting on Saturday, ahead of the ever-popular Regional Cooperation and Development Forum on Sunday. Among the regional forum’s highlights are the release of the annual State of the Regions report, which this year focuses on population, productivity and purchasing power in regional and rural Australia. The report also includes a special chapter on the health of regional journalism and what it means for covering local councils and the stories that matter to regional communities. A range of excellent speakers will be sharing their expertise at the regional forum on topics ranging from philanthropy and local communities, to housing in regional Australia, arts, culture and tourism and the use of technology in remote and regional Australia. The Assembly begins on Monday and this year takes the theme “future focused”. It will challenge your thinking about the future of your community across a range of topics including infrastructure, housing affordability, waste and recycling, and reducing community harm from alcohol and drugs. We’ll hear how local councils in regional and metropolitan areas are using technology to serve their communities, and you can test drive the future of motoring with two Nissan Leaf electric vehicles loaned to the Assembly thanks to Nissan Fleet.
As it’s the International Year of Indigenous Languages, I am very pleased that three directors of First Languages Australia will present on Monday 17 June about how we can unlock the treasure of Australia’s first languages. ALGA is proud of its role in supporting reconciliation with our First Australians, and I am sure that this session will be of enormous benefit to all councils. Be sure to bring some of your local first languages to share. A highlight for many, there are also more than 100 motions to be debated and voted on, led by funding, climate change, the drought and water security. Whilst we will all agree on many of them, for others I’m looking forward to robust discussions from the floor. With drought gripping and ever increase area across Australia we are pleased that the Australian Coordinator-General of Drought Major General Stephen Day will be holding a drought workshop over lunch time on Tuesday. This is in affect a mini drought summit just for local governments. Please register your attendance RSVP via nga@confco.com.au. And we have just secured senior representation from Telstra to address councils interested in the impacts of their emerging rollout of third-party advertising screens integrated with their new pay phones and 5G nodes. Lastly, let me extend my congratulations to the 21 people named in the 2019 Queen’s Birthday Honours list this week for their services to local government. Our local communities thank you for your tireless efforts – for some of you over many years! Looking forward to seeing you at the Assembly, please travel safely. 21 honoured for service to local government Twenty one people have been recognized for their service to local government in the 2019 Queen’s Birthday honours list. They were among 1,214 recipients congratulated by Governor General, Sir Peter Cosgrove. “They have made an enormous contribution to their local communities and to the entire nation and deserve our thanks, admiration and to be celebrated. “These awards are our opportunity to say to fellow Australians, ‘thank you – without you and your tireless service we wouldn’t be the community or nation that we are’.” The recipients are: Medal (OAM) in the General Division Carol Elizabeth Adams, Wellard WA 6170 For service to local government, and the community of Perth. Peter Astridge Ryde NSW 2112 For service to local government, and the community of Hunter’s Hill. Margaret Colville Attley Tolmie VIC 3723 For service to local government, and the community of Mansfield.
David Lawrence Borger North Parramatta NSW 2151 For service to the Parliament, and to local government. Tony Antoun Dib For service to local government, and to the community of Maroondah. Laurence Evans Sandringham VIC 3191 For service to local government, and to the community of Sandringham Kenneth John Halstead Burradoo NSW 2576 For service to local government, and to engineering. Lorna Margaret Hannan North Melbourne VIC 3051 For service to the community through a range of organisations. Christoper David Holstein Niagara Park NSW 2250 For service to local government, and to the community of Gosford. Greg John Jones Hughenden QLD 4821 For service to local government and to the community of North Queensland. Samuel Peter Mattey Terowie SA 5421 For service to local government, and to the community. Arthur John Medcalf Tottenham NSW 2873 For service to local government, and the community of Tottenham. Jenny Mulholland Ivanhoe VIC 3079 For service to local government, and to the community of Banyule. Jill Parker For service to local government, and to the community of south west Victoria. Warren Polglase Banora Point NSW 2486 For service to local government, and to the community of Tweed River. Garry Alan Runge Beaconsfield VIC 3807 For service to local government, and to the community.
Kelvin Laurence Spiller Montmorency VIC 3094 For service to local government. The Hon. Michael William Sutherland For service to the Parliament of Western Australia, and to local government. Public Service Medal (PSM) Glennys Louise James, Glenhaven NSW 2156 For outstanding public service to local government administration, and to town planning in NSW. Craig Carlisle Moffitt Jerilderie NSW 2716 For outstanding public service to local government in NSW. Mark John Pitt Kingaroy QLD 4610 For outstanding public service to local government in Queensland. Queensland Government Budget The 2019-20 Queensland Budget features a $12.9 billion capital works program and a goal to create more than 25,000 jobs in regional areas outside of Greater Brisbane. It includes $5.65 billion on transport including the Cross River Rail, widening the M1 motorway, and upgrading the Bruce Highway. “The Government also remains committed to rebuilding regional communities impacted by the northern Queensland floods and other recent natural disasters, with a critical element of the Government’s investment focused on improving existing infrastructure to improve the resilience of the state’s communities,” the budget papers said. Other measures include $19 million over four years for the Queensland Hydrogen Industry Strategy, focused on Gladstone, and $8.6 million over two years to establish a company to quicken internet speed in regional Queensland. “This is a solid Budget that will go some way to ensuring regional communities in Queensland continue to grow,” Local Government Association of Queensland CEO, Greg Hallam, said. “However, with the economy far from powering along, it remains tough in those communities and the LGAQ will be looking to this Government to continue to do its bit to support the State’s heartland.” “Further regional infrastructure pump priming may be required in the mid-term review or the next State Budget if the national economy continues to weaken.”
“Regional communities also face a looming water infrastructure challenge, both in terms of supply and treatment, and the LGAQ will want to work with the State to ensure access to safe, reliable and affordable water for all Queenslanders, regardless of where they live.” NGA Exhibitor Profile – Working with local government on asbestos Australia’s past use of asbestos has left us with a harmful legacy. Many public and commercial buildings, homes and infrastructure contain large amounts of ageing asbestos- containing materials. Vigilance and proactive action is needed to deal with this legacy to prevent further disease and death. Local governments across Australia are on the front line in dealing with asbestos in our communities. They deal with the historical legacy asbestos problem in housing, manage waste facilities where asbestos is disposed of, clean up illegal asbestos waste dumping and other incidents and deal with asbestos-containing materials following natural disasters. The Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency (ASEA) recognises the key role local government plays in the asbestos management system and educating their communities about asbestos and residential asbestos safety. A recent study commissioned by ASEA into opportunities for local government to improve asbestos safety in their communities identified a number of strategies. These include providing comprehensive information online, developing consistent asbestos policies, running community education campaigns and online resources to allow residents to inform local government of instances of illegal dumping. ASEA is keen to work with local governments on finding ways to implement these strategies. Under the new National Strategic Plan for Asbestos Awareness and Management 2019-2023, ASEA will be engaging with the local government sector directly in its goal to eliminate asbestos-related disease in Australia. The National Strategic Plan ensures there is a nationally consistent and coordinated approach to asbestos awareness, management and removal with involvement from all levels of government and non-government stakeholders. It means the important work commenced under the old National Strategic Plan 2014-2018 continues in order to prevent asbestos- related disease into the future. ASEA will be in the exhibition hall during the National General Assembly 2019. Comments wanted on Heavy Vehicle National Law Submissions have opened for a review of easy access to suitable routes under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL). The National Transport Commission on 13 June released an issues paper which summarises current access arrangements under the national law, and in WA and the NT, analyses those
arrangements outside the law, and seeks preliminary views on how that access can be improved. Current problems with the existing national law include the cost of inefficient access, a prescriptive and inflexible decision-making framework, and limited risk controls, the commission said. “Access is straightforward for many heavy vehicles, however operators of higher- productivity vehicles often need to apply for a permit, or operate under notice, which can result in delays and other costs,” Commission Chief Executive, Dr Gillian Miles, said. These costs affect all Australian businesses and households. “We also need to manage our road infrastructure effectively. We need to find the best way to make sure we allow heavy vehicles access wherever it is safe and sensible and, in doing so, make access decisions quickly, consistently and transparently.” The deadline for comments in 16 August 2019, after which the commission will develop a regulatory impact statement for comment, before giving ministers recommendations in November 2020. In late June the Commission plans to release issues papers about safe vehicles, and safe practices. Tasmania to start container refund scheme The Tasmania Government has announced a container refund scheme will begin operating in the island state by 2022. Most Australian jurisdictions now operate a container refund or container deposit scheme, where containers are left at designated locations or via reverse vending machines. “The scheme will encourage positive, incentivised recycling and re-use behaviours, that will help reach our target of becoming the tidiest state by 2023,” Tasmanian Environment Minister Elise Archer said. “Another benefit of a CRS is the ability to produce purer streams of recyclable materials, which are then turned into higher value, second life products with reduced levels of contamination – a move strongly supported by local government with enormous opportunities for local businesses.” Local Government Association Tasmania welcomed the scheme, saying local councils have long called for action and leadership on waste and recycling. “The announcement for the establishment of an expert reference group to support the CRS project is an important first step in the process,’ LGAT said.
“While it is noted there has been no budget allocation for the announced CRS, LGAT looks forward working collaboratively with the Government as they scope, design and plan for implementation of the CRS in consultation with our Members.” LGAT understands the state government intends to release a state waste action plan by the end of this month. The state government in 2018 commissioned a report to explore how the refund scheme would work. The government will now work on a detailed model and draft legislation, as well as consulting with the community, business and industry. A tender will be developed for an organisation to run the scheme, once the legislation has passed parliament. NGA Exhibitor profile – Japan Local Government Centre (CLAIR Sydney) The Japan Local Government Centre/CLAIR Sydney will again exhibit at the National General Assembly to showcase best practices used by Australian and Japanese local governments, and foster collaborations and ties between local governments in the two countries. CLAIR Sydney is part of the Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR) a semi-government organisation created by all Japanese prefectures and municipalities and backed by the national government. One of its goals is to network and establish connections with local government employees in Australia and both provide opportunities for Australian local governments to engage with Japan, such as through the annual Local Government Exchange and Cooperation Seminar, and to provide information to Japanese prefectures and municipalities about best practice and policy in Australia. CLAIR Sydney officials hope to share information about current challenges for local governments in Japan, and their best practice and policy in response to these challenges, so that Australian local councils may consider these approaches in their own planning and initiatives. They also hope to encourage interest in Japan as part of the country’s broader strategy of fostering bilateral relations and encouraging inter-council dialogue. The booth will also host tourism information on behalf of prefectures and municipalities in Japan, as Japan’s prefectures and municipalities are responsible for tourism promotion. In addition, the booth will also advertise the 2019 Rugby World Cup hosted by Japan, Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and 2021 World Masters Games in Kansai.
Information Bulletin
Issue No.10/2019
Inside this Issue
Correspondence WA Local Government Association (WALGA) News ................................ COR 1
& Papers Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) News ......................... COR 9
Pink Divider
Media Releases
Information
from Human Employee Movements ................................................................................. HR-1
Resources
Blue Divider
Information to Standing Committees
Technical Outstanding Matters and Information Items
Services Various Items ................................................................................................... T-1
Green Divider Monthly Departmental Reports
Technical Services Works Programme T-2
Outstanding Matters & Information Items
Community Report on Outstanding Matters........................................................................ C1
Services Events Calendar ............................................................................................... C-1
Beige Divider
Library Upcoming Events .............................................................................. C-2
Community Donations .................................................................................... C-2
Monthly / Quarterly Departmental Reports
Community Planning ...................................................................................... C-3
Community Development ............................................................................... C-6
Recreation Services Report ........................................................................... C-16
Library & Heritage Services Report ............................................................. C-20
Ranger & Emergency Services Report .......................................................... C-33
Nil
City Strategy
Lilac Divider
Development Nil
Services
Yellow Divider
Issue 10 – 20 June 2019Information Bulletin Page
Information Items from Human Resource Management HR1
1.1 EMPLOYEE MOVEMENTS
New Staff:
Drafting Officer – Fixed Term – 13/06/2019
Data Migration Analyst (Project) – 1/07/2019
Staff Leaving:
Procurement Officer – Resignation - 7/06/2019
Project Officer – Resignation - 18/06/2019
Senior Business Analyst – Resignation - 28/06/2019
Tourist Coordinator – Resignation - 28/06/2019
Parks Project Officer – Retirement - 29/11/2019
Manager Economic Development and Advocacy – Resignation – 1/07/2019
Other Staff Movements (Internal):
Building Information Officer to Planning Services Information Officer – 15/07/2019
Leading Hand – Road Construction to Assistant Supervisor Maintenance – 4/06/2019
Manager Subdivision and A/Manager Property Services to Manager Property Services –
19/06/2019
Acting Coordinator Property Services to Coordinator Property Services 19/06/2019
Current Recruitment Activity:
Community Facilities Planning Coordinator –Recruitment Progressing
Digital Services Technician –Recruitment Progressing
Technical Officer Engineering Design – Recruitment Progressing
Administration Officer Property Maintenance - Recruitment Progressing
Arts Officer – Closes 17/06/2019
Administration Officer – Depot – Workplace Health & Safety – Closes 27/06/2019
Manager Economic Development and Advocacy – Closes 27/06/2019
Procurement Officer – Closes 24/06/2019
Parks Maintenance Operator –Closes 18/06/2019Information Bulletin
Issue No.10/2019
Inside this Issue
Correspondence WA Local Government Association (WALGA) News ................................ COR 1
& Papers Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) News ......................... COR 9
Pink Divider
Media Releases
Information
from Human Employee Movements ................................................................................. HR-1
Resources
Blue Divider
Information to Standing Committees
Technical Outstanding Matters and Information Items
Services Various Items ................................................................................................... T-1
Green Divider Monthly Departmental Reports
Technical Services Works Programme T-2
Outstanding Matters & Information Items
Community Report on Outstanding Matters........................................................................ C1
Services Events Calendar ............................................................................................... C-1
Beige Divider
Library Upcoming Events .............................................................................. C-2
Community Donations .................................................................................... C-2
Monthly / Quarterly Departmental Reports
Community Planning ...................................................................................... C-3
Community Development ............................................................................... C-6
Recreation Services Report ........................................................................... C-16
Library & Heritage Services Report ............................................................. C-20
Ranger & Emergency Services Report .......................................................... C-33
Nil
City Strategy
Lilac Divider
Development Nil
Services
Yellow Divider
Issue 10 – 20 June 2019Information Bulletin T1
Information Items from the Technical Services Directorate
TECHNICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT ON OUTSTANDING MATTERS
REFERRING
ITEM COMMENTS
COMMITTEE
Ordinary Council Meeting of Monday,
11 March 2019:
Report to be presented at a future
Matters for Referral – Cr M Silver Technical
Technical Services Committee
Services
Meeting.
“That the matter of residential parking be
referred to the Technical Services
Committee.”
Ordinary Council Meeting of Monday,
11 March 2019:
Report to be presented at a future
Matters for Referral – Cr C Wielinga Technical
Technical Services Committee
Services
Meeting.
“That the matter of the City’s dieback
treatment regime be referred to the
Technical Services Committee.”
Ordinary Council Meeting of Monday,
15 April 2019:
Matters for Referral – Cr R Butterfield
Report to be presented at a future
Technical
Technical Services Committee
“That the matter of information stickers Services
Meeting.
being placed on the inside of bin lids
indicating the new recycling standards for
the City be referred to the Technical
Services Committee.”
Ordinary Council Meeting of Monday,
13 May 2019:
Matters for Referral – Cr C Campbell Technical Report to be presented at a future
Services City Strategy Committee Meeting.
“That the matter of the Parking Policy within
the City of Armadale be referred to the City
Strategy Committee.”
Ordinary Council Meeting of Monday,
13 May 2019:
Report was presented at the
Petition:
5 June 2019 Technical Services
Technical Committee Meeting (T39/6/29) and
A petition with 108 signatories was tabled by
Services subsequently presented at the
Cr Geary, the prayer of which reads as
Ordinary Council Meeting of
follows:
10 June 2019.
“To stop the extension of Eighth Road to
Powell Crescent and cutting down 20 trees.”Information Bulletin T2
Information Items from the Technical Services Directorate
TECHNICAL SERVICES DIRECTORATE
Works Program – June 2019 – August 2019
Department June 2019 July 2019 August 2019
Civil Works Construction Construction Construction
• Balannup Road (Reilly Road to Ranford • Balannup Road (Reilly Road to Ranford • Balannup Road (Reilly Road to Ranford
Road) upgrade (continue) Road) upgrade (continue) Road) upgrade (continue)
• Church Avenue (Whitehead Street to • Railway Avenue Stage 1 (Lowanna Way to • Railway Avenue Stage 1 (Lowanna Way to
Prospect Road) resurfacing Ryland Road) PSP (continue) Ryland Road) PSP (continue)
• O’Sullivan Drive (Cammillo Road to Ypres • Fourth Road (Commerce Avenue to Church
Road) resurfacing Avenue) streetscape (continue)
• Tuck Street (full length) resurfacing
• Fortunella Grove resurfacing
• Lemon Grove (Fortunella Grove to house #7)
resurfacing
• Railway Avenue Stage 1 (Lowanna Way to
Ryland Road) PSP (continue)
• Gemsarna Crescent (full length) footpath
• Notting Hill Drive (Mackie Road to Michael
Road) footpath
• Michael Road (full length) footpath
• Fourth Road (Commerce Avenue to Church
Avenue) streetscape
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Information Items from the Technical Services Directorate
Department June 2019 July 2019 August 2019
Civil Works cont. Maintenance Maintenance – focusing on drainage and Maintenance – focusing on drainage and
• Routine maintenance as per program pothole repairs pothole repairs
• Contract road sweeping General: General:
• Road surface and pavement inspection and • Advisory signs • Advisory signs
cleaning • Basins • Basins
• Drainage inspections and maintenance • Bridges and culverts • Bridges and culverts
• Educting manholes • Bus shelters • Bus shelters
• Swales and open drain maintenance • Car parks • Car parks
• Balannup Drain maintenance • Drainage – open and piped • Drainage – open and piped
• Weed spraying for compensating/retention • Gross pollutant traps • Gross pollutant traps
basins • Gullies • Gullies
• Preventative maintenance on bridges • Kerbing • Kerbing
• Vegetation control on paths and cycle ways • Malls • Malls
• Footpath and kerbing repairs • Manholes • Manholes
• Pavers – planned repairs • Open V drains • Open V drains
• Kerbing and roundabout, inspections and • Pathways; pathways defects • Pathways; pathways defects
repairs • Pram ramps • Pram ramps
• Planned rural road grading • Public access ways • Public access ways
• Street signs cleaning and repairs • Road surface; shoulders; verges • Road surface; shoulders; verges
• Roundabouts • Roundabouts
• Street furniture; street lighting; street signs • Street furniture; street lighting; street signs
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